Welcome To Utah Outdoor Activities

Utah is an endless resource for outdoor enthusiasts. 80% of the state is set aside for public use. From red rock gorges as low as 3000 feet to peaks as high as 13,000 feet, you can discover the outdoors at all extremes. Within minutes of Utah's metropolitan areas you can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the great outdoors. Utah Outdoor Activities is designed to be your online resource to the Utah outdoors. You can explore activities such as camping, hiking trails, rock hounding, fishing, ATV trails, wildlife viewing, skiing, snowboarding and more.

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Little Cottonwood Canyon is home to many hiking opportunities for all ages, and abilities. But one trail stands out from all the rest. The Lisa Falls trail is a short kid friendly hike, which can be enjoyed by all ages. The trail begins on the north side of the Little Cottonwood Canyon road between mile markers 6 and 7.

What is a Utah hiking club and should you join one? A Utah hiking club is made up of a group of individuals who regularly enjoy hiking one of Utah’s many hiking trails. Hiking clubs were created for several different reasons.

Each year during the month of February the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources holds its annual Utah Bald Eagle Day. This year on Feb. 14, 2015 you will have a chance to not only see these majestic birds of prey, but learn more about them by attending one of the five viewing locations across the state.

A lot of new fly rods have been launched recently, but one that’s had my eye for a long time has been the Redington Vapen Black Fly Rod - in part due to the radical new grip Redington went with for this rod.

My preferred method of fishing Utah’s small creeks is pitching lures or spinners. In this article, I’m going to share some lure fishing tips that have helped me catch numerous fish in the many creeks available around the state.